Ultimate Sports and NBA Premiere Retail Comic Books Available at Wal-Mart Nationwide
February 24 2004 - 8:31AM
PR Newswire (US)
Ultimate Sports and NBA Premiere Retail Comic Books Available at
Wal-Mart Nationwide LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Ultimate Sports Entertainment, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ULSP) and the
National Basketball Association announce their first nationwide
release of a limited-edition collectible comic book series
available for sale at Wal-Mart stores and the NBA Store in New York
beginning this week. See link:
http://www.ultimatesportsforce.com/superstar.html The NBA series
contains four#1 titles with each book having its own individual
serial number, and features 40 NBA stars such as Shaquille O'Neal,
LeBron James, Yao Ming, Jason Kidd, Tim Duncan, Carmelo Anthony,
Kevin Garnett, and Tracy McGrady as action heroes. The TNT
Broadcastcrew of Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson
make special appearances in two of the books. The fantasy/adventure
comic books will also be available for sale at the comic book
stores, hobby shops, and other retail outlets shortly after the
debut at Wal-Mart and the NBA Store. This retail product is made
possible by Ultimate Sports' unique license with the NBA. "We are
fortunate to be in a position to capitalize on the success of both
of our earlier regional retail promotional programs with the Dallas
Mavericks, the NBA, and Wal-Mart, which included our first
Mavericks promotion being selected as the 'NBA's Out of Arena
Retail Promotion of the Season' last year by the NBA's Team
Marketing Division," said Ultimate Sports President Rick Licht.
"The support of the fans for our family-oriented books has been
wonderful. And being able to grow a regional winner into a national
product is a huge plus for Ultimate Sports, as is working with the
NBA and Wal-Mart." Ultimate Sports titles include famous athletes
such as: Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Ichiro, Sammy Sosa, Derek
Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Mike Piazza, Shaquille
O'Neal, Chris Webber, Karl Malone, Yao Ming, LeBron James, Kevin
Garnett, Carmelo Anthony, and many others. This press release
contains forward-looking statements. The words "estimate,"
"possible" and "seeking" and similar expressions identify forward-
looking statements, which speak only as to the date the statement
was made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward- looking statements, whether because of new
information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking
statements are inherently subject too risks and uncertainties, some
which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual
results could differ materially from those set forth in,
contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. The
risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are
subject include, but are not limitedto, the effect of government
regulation, competition and other material risks. DATASOURCE:
Ultimate Sports Entertainment, Inc. CONTACT: Martin Burke, Investor
Relations, Ultimate Sports Entertainment, Inc., +1-212-807-0244, or
; or Gena Gatewood, NBA, +1-212-407-8086, or Web site:
http://www.ultimatesportsforce.com/
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